Wendell

Moore Jr.

ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news that Moore, the 26th overall pick by the Timberwolves in the 2022 draft, is headed to Charlotte after spending time earlier this season with the Pistons. The 23-year-old shooting guard appeared in 20 games with Detroit, averaging 11 minutes per game and 3.2 points per game. While he’ll add to Charlotte’s overall depth, it’s difficult to see him providing fantasy value in the second half of the season.

Moore Jr. got the surprise start for the Pistons in their first game without Jaden Ivey, who is out for the foreseeable future with a knee injury. It was an inauspicious debut for the 23-year-old shooting guard. He missed all three of his attempts from the field and only played 15 minutes despite his inclusion in the starting lineup. Moore Jr. appears to be someone the Pistons are comfortable giving opportunities, but he isn’t fantasy-relevant just yet.

Friday’s game is the first for the Pistons since losing Jaden Ivey (leg) during Wednesday’s win over the Magic. And Moore has received the nod to fill the void, with Ausar Thompson and Malik Beasley remaining in reserve roles. Fantasy managers who added Thompson or Beasley should not panic, as both will still have ample opportunities to provide value.

Cunningham exited just before overtime during Thursday’s loss to Charlotte, and now he’ll remain out for at least one more game. Wendell Moore Jr. replaced him in overtime, but it’s unclear if J.B. Bickerstaff will turn to him to start in his place. Jaden Ivey should take over playmaking duties, though there will be plenty of extra minutes to go around. Ausar Thompson could make his season debut, which would help make up for Cunningham’s absence.

Cade was able to put up his typical big numbers, though it did come on a poor shooting night. However, the bigger story here was that he was forced to exit this game just before overtime because of a left hip injury. Cunningham hasn’t missed a game yet this season and has been averaging multiple career-highs. It’s unclear if this is an injury that will keep him sidelined for Saturday’s game in Orlando, but with a four-game week coming up, Cade’s availability is a big factor. Wendell Moore Jr. replaced him in the closing lineup during overtime, and while he would have some streaming appeal if Cunningham is sidelined, Jaden Ivey would also receive a nice boost.

The Duke product averaged just 4.2 minutes in 54 NBA appearances across his first two professional seasons. He could see more minutes while playing on a less talented Detroit roster, but he’s unlikely to be relevant in most fantasy leagues.

Once again sidelined, Moore hasn’t been in the rotation when healthy this season. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball.

Moore has missed Minnesota’s last two games due to a sore knee, but his absence hasn’t impacted fantasy basketball. He isn’t guaranteed to play rotation minutes when healthy.

Moore’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he isn’t in the rotation when healthy.

Moore is back on the injury report due to a sore knee, and his status will not impact fantasy basketball. He isn’t in the rotation when healthy.